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Course Outline
School / Portfolio:
School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences
Course Title:
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND DISEASE
Course ID:
SCVET2001
Credit Points:
15.00
Prerequisite(s):
(BIOGC1711 or SCBIO1020) (CHMGC1022 or SCCHM1002)
Co-requisite(s):
Nil
Exclusion(s):
(BIOGC2710)
ASCED Code:
010915
Program Level:
AQF Level of Program
5
6
7
8
9
10
Level
Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.
Recognise the importance of hygiene, nutrition and welfare in animal health
K2.
Describe the main features of a range of diseases and their symptoms in pet and farm animals;
K3.
Recognise the importance of observation and measurement of symptoms and the role of modern
diagnostic medicine in disease control
K4.
Give examples of diagnostic testing and interpretation
K5.
Discuss the importance of disease control and research in the welfare and maintenance of animals
Skills:
S1.
Develop scientific problem-solving and investigation skills in animal welfare
S2.
Devise effective strategies for critical interpretation of animal health scientific literature from a
variety of sources
S3.
Interpret field data for accurate veterinary disease diagnosis
S4.
Communication of scientific results in a clear manner in both written and oral forms
Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.
Understand the importance and nutritional requirements of different veterinary animals
A2.
Analyse and interpret data to determine the animal health status of veterinary animals
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Course Outline
SCVET2001 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND DISEASE
A3.
Recognise symptoms, diagnostic and treatment options for a range of diseases in veterinary
animals
Course Content:
Topics may include:
Parameters, including environmental, nutritional and genetic factors, impacting on animal health
Development of knowledge of common diseases in veterinary animals
Understanding diagnostic methods and treatment options in disease or immunocompromised
veterinary animals
Values and Graduate Attributes:
Values:
V1.
Appreciate the need for scientific communication in various formats
V2.
Appreciate the need for individual and team-based work and its application in the workplace
V3.
Appreciate the importance and complexity of maintaining animal health
Graduate Attributes:
Attribute
Brief Description
Focus
Continuous Learning
Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to
engage with the field of animal health, disease identification
and treatment. Students will reflect on current literature and
critically review and analyse this knowledge. Student`s ability
to apply and consolidate this knowledge will be assessed
using a variety of assessment tasks throughout the semester.
High
Self Reliance
The assessment tasks require students to work individually
and in teams to solve complex problems, and develop strong
communication and analytical skills through analysis of case
studies, research, preparation of reports and oral
presentations
Medium
Engaged Citizenship
Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the
impact of infectious diseases on veterinary animals, ethical
problems associated with animal production and best practice
treatment options.
Medium
Social Responsibility
Students will develop an appreciation of the importance of
disease management and the impact of disease on animal
health and production.
Medium
Learning Task and Assessment:
Learning Outcomes
Assessed
Assessment Task
Assessment Type Weighting
K3, K5, S1 - S4, A2,
A3
Comprehension assignments: Field studies
describing an investigation, the approaches, the
analysis and interpretation of data
Scientific report(s)
30 - 50%
K1, K2, K4, S2, S4,
A1,A3
Students will complete quizzes that assist in
development of required knowledge and skills
Quizzes (10)
0 - 20%
K2, S4, A3
Research and communication assignment:
research topical issues in animal health and
prepare an oral report
Oral Presentation
5 - 15%
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Course Outline
SCVET2001 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND DISEASE
Learning Outcomes
Assessed
K1 - K5, S4, A1, A3
Assessment Task
Knowledge of course material
Assessment Type Weighting
Exam
40 - 60%
Adopted Reference Style:
Australian
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